7 Key Elements of Effective Communication
The game of telephone can teach us an important lesson
The game of telephone is familiar to many of us because it has been around for years. There are some most important life lessons we can learn from this game that we learned early in life.
The game of telephone is still popular because it can be played at any age in any situation: school, parties, or family fun night. It shows how many nuances there are to communication, and little misconceptions can make a big difference. The game is fun for us because it helps us generate laughs and teaches an important lesson we forget.
Communication is hard.
The information you receive via word of mouth, via writing, or via videos is not always accurate. There are lot of messages that are incorrect, especially with the advent of social media.
“Learning to doubt is learning to think.” — Octavio Paz, a Mexican poet and diplomat
We spend almost our entire day communicating, so how can we improve our communication skills to boost our productivity and deepen our professional and personal relationships? There are seven Cs of communication that can help you with the foundation for effective communication.
